Olivia sat on the rooftop, enjoying her lunch in the serenity of solitude. The unexpected sound of approaching footsteps startled her. She had assumed that the presence of a celebrity would draw everyone’s attention away from her rooftop refuge.
Surprised to see Darek approaching, Olivia’s initial thoughts circled around the idea that he would prefer the cafeteria, where he could revel in the attention he was receiving. However, as he began to leave, her voice stopped him in his tracks.
“There’s no need for you to leave,” Olivia spoke in a nonchalant tone, her focus more on her meal than the celebrity presence beside her. “If you’re concerned that I’ll be a bother, don’t worry. I’ll be leaving soon.”
Darek found himself taken aback by her words and the casual way in which she addressed
